Soldier Fire Department

Soldier Fire Department Jackson County Rural Volunteer Fire District #2 serves the local community in fire suppression, first response medical, and rescue operations.

03/30/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/30/2026

Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the very high category this afternoon.

Very high fire danger means...fire control will be very difficult and require extended effort. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

There’s something special about small-town strength and a big part of that comes from our local volunteer fire departmen...
03/29/2026

There’s something special about small-town strength and a big part of that comes from our local volunteer fire departments. 🚒

Day in and day out, these men and women show up, not just for their own communities, but for each other. Through mutual aid agreements, departments come together without hesitation, bringing extra hands, equipment, and support when it’s needed most.

It’s more than teamwork it’s trust, dedication, and a shared commitment to keeping all of our communities safe. We’re grateful for the way our departments stand side by side, proving that when we work together, we’re stronger than ever.

03/28/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/28/2026

Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

03/27/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/27/2026

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

03/26/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/26/2026

A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

03/23/2026

This past weekend kept our department extremely busy, as our volunteers responded to multiple structure fires and wild-land fires across our district, along with providing assistance on a fire in our mutual aid district in Pottawatomie County.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our mutual aid departments who answered the call and stood alongside us on our incidents. Your support, teamwork, and commitment to serving our communities does not go unnoticed. Circleville Fire Department Holton Fire Department Holton, KS Hoyt Rural Fire District #3 Jackson County EMS

Most importantly, we want to recognize our firefighters. Every one of them is a volunteer who put aside their personal time, families, and responsibilities to answer the call again and again throughout the entire weekend. Their dedication to helping others in times of need is something our community can be incredibly proud of.

We also need to recognize our community members who took time out of their day to bring out cold water and Gatorade to keep our firefighters hydrated. To the family members who prepared food for us your support cannot go unrecognized.

03/22/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/22/2026

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire
danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

03/12/2026

FIRE REPORT for Jackson Co, Ks 03/12/2026

Sunny, with a high near 65. Windy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly...spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with extreme fire danger.

Check with local authorities to ensure burning is allowed before starting a planned burn.

We are NOT allowing burning today please call 785-364-3123 before starting your burn.

Remember that your permits expire Dec 31, 2025. You can pick a new one up at any fire dept in Jackson county but they won't be active until Jan 1.

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Soldier, KS
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